Patriots beat Redbirds on Senior NightThis one had it all! In one of the best games of the year and in the best, by far, atmosphere of the season, Massac County’s Patriots prevailed 63-55 over the West Frankfort Redbirds Friday night. ...

Guetersloh shoots, he scores!We all have crosses to bear. Most are of the 2x4 variety, but many closely resemble railroad ties. Those of us with “garden variety” issues need to pay close attention to the story that follows. On...

Pope ends Lady Rangers’ season at regional levelPope County’s Lady Pirates ended Joppa High School girls basketball season in the Pope County Class A regional tournament held Feb. 11. Pope’s superior size was just too much for the Lady Rangers t...

Patriots roll over BentonFollowing a good win over Harrisburg on the road, Massac County’s Patriots posted another solid effort with a home court rout of Benton Saturday night. The 64-41 win was decided within five minutes...

Rangers meet with DongolaJoppa’s Rangers got back in action Monday night with a make-up game against Dongola. Joppa had no answer for Dongola’s offense as they fell behind 26-6 in the first quarter. They trailed 47-20 at h...

Rangers meet with DongolaJoppa’s Rangers got back in action Monday night with a make-up game against Dongola. Joppa had no answer for Dongola’s offense as they fell behind 26-6 in the first quarter. They trailed 47-20 at h...

Troutt heading to bowling regionalsMassac County’s Michaela Troutt rolled a six game series of 1001, 168 average, Feb. 8 at the Illinois High School Association regional bowling tournament at Herrin to advance to Satruday’s Alton se...

Girls begin regional playThe real season begins now for area high schools as the ladies begin regional play this week. Class A kicked off first as local small schools began play Tuesday. At Golconda, number 1 seed Gorevill...

Patriots whip H’burg’s B’dogsThe rubber match of this year’s Massac County-Harrisburg series went to the Patriots Friday night. After the two teams exchanged lop-sided wins earlier this season, Friday night’s affair at Harrisb...

Lady Patriots peaking as regionals beginMassac County’s Lady Patriots may be hitting their stride at the right time. With regionals just around the corner, the girls are playing with a little old fashioned “moxie.” A little more patience...